New-Home Sales Steady During February
A small increase in mortgage rates during February led to a flat reading for new-home sales
Hottest Markets for Rental Activity in February
Looking at February's rental activity, the West continued to be the most desirable region for apartment hunters for the second month in a row, with the South close behind
Looking Ahead: Second-Quarter Housing Market Trends
Industry pros offer insights about what real estate trends we can expect to see during the next three months
February Housing Starts Show Rebound, Biggest Gain in 9 Months
Housing starts and permits jumped in February, with single-family starts hitting 11.6%
Housing Market Index Shows Builder Sentiment Continues to Rise
In March, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes hit its highest level since July 2023
Building Materials Prices Saw Increases in February
Prices for gypsum, ready-mix concrete, and steel-mill products all rose during February, according to Producer Price Index data, while softwood lumber prices declined
Demographics
Increasing Number of Single Women Purchased Homes Last Quarter
Despite the number of women homebuyers remaining relatively stable, the fourth quarter saw an 8.7% increase of single women purchasing homes…
Housing Markets
Denver Listings Gone in Five Days with Inventory at Record Low
The Denver metro area has consistently averaged 13,531 active listings by the end of February since 1985. By the end of February 2021, there were…
Market Data + Trends
Does it Make More Sense to Rent or Buy in Your Market?
Rents in urban areas have dropped as a result of the pandemic, but even so, buying makes the most sense in these 10 metros, says Realtor.com.…
Construction
Residential Construction Increased 20% in Outlying Counties in 2020
Single-family construction boomed in the suburbs, exurbs, and rural communities in 2020—a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the…
Market Data + Trends
How Did First-Time Buyers Fare Last Quarter?
Despite low, low housing inventory and rising home prices, first-time buyers accounted for 31% of home sales in the fourth quarter of 2020. First-…
Housing Markets
Where Are Home Prices Decreasing?
As home prices increase 15% year over year, listing prices are dropping in a select few metros across the country. Realtor.com’s latest list price…
Market Data + Trends
New-Home Sales Outpace Existing Home Sales in January
As existing home sales inched forward in January by 0.6%, new-home sales grew at a stronger rate of 4.3%, according to data from the Census Bureau…
Market Data + Trends
Is the Pandemic Entirely to Blame for Record-Low Housing Inventory?
Although it has appeared that the suburban shift resulted directly from the pandemic, data shows this shift has been ongoing for several years,…
Housing Markets
These Spillover Markets Are the Hottest in the Country
Spillover, or secondary, markets are dominating real estate as more buyers move to less dense, more affordable, and spacious areas. The metros…
Construction
Record Share of Homes on the Market Have Yet to be Constructed
According to the Census Bureau, 307,000 homes were listed for sale at the end of January, but only 13.7% of those homes are built. As record low…